Definitions

As used in the Dog and Cat Sterilization Act: 1. "Neuter" means to render a male dog or cat unable to reproduce; 2. "New owner" or "owner" means a person legally competent to enter into a contract acquiring a dog or cat from a releasing agency; 3. "Releasing agency" means any pound, shelter, or humane society organization, whether public or private; 4. "Spay" means to remove the ovaries of a female dog or cat in order to render said animal unable to reproduce; and 5. "Sterilization" means to spay or neuter a dog or cat. Added by Laws 1986, c. 204, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.